RIBridges Alert Alert for Health and Human Services customers about a recent data breach. Click here for more info.
Applications Update There is an important update regarding application reviews. For more information, visit https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services.
Applying for Benefits The customer portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov and the HealthyRhode mobile app) is not available because of the data breach. You can apply for all benefits by phone by calling 1-855-697-4347, in person at a DHS office, or by mail. Visit https://dhs.ri.gov/apply-now for more information. Please click here to find application assistance.
Fair Hearing - How to Request Without Web (Mail, Call, Visit) While the customer portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov and the HealthyRhode mobile app) is not available, fair hearings can only be requested by phone, in person, or by mail. To file an appeal regarding Medicaid and Purchased Health Coverage through HealthSource RI, call HealthSource RI at 1-855-840-HSRI (4774). For questions about filing an appeal for human services programs such as SNAP, RIW, Child Care, GPA, or SSP call the Department of Human Services at 1-855-MY-RI-DHS (1-855-697-4347).To request a fair hearing in person, please visit your nearest DHS office. To request a fair hearing by mail, please mail your completed Appeal Form to PO Box 8709, Cranston, RI 02920.For more information about the fair hearing process, please visit the Appeals Office page.
Healthcare Workforce Transformation Report The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) initiated a Healthcare Workforce Transformation planning process in 2017. This process actively engaged over 250 healthcare partners to share their insights into the types of occupations, roles, and training that will be needed in our rapidly evolving health system and workforce. The Healthcare Workforce Transformation Report incorporates many valuable contributions from our healthcare colleagues, as well as an analysis of data, research, and best practices, and identifies key priorities and strategies to educate, deploy and support a talented and diverse healthcare workforce. HWT Report-Full HWT Executive Summary HWT Findings HWT Occupational Compendium HWT Appendices We would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of those involved in the State Innovation Model (SIM) Test Grant Project, the Healthcare Workforce Transformation Advisory Committee, Jobs for the Future, and our many healthcare colleagues who have given of their time and expertise to help chart a course for Rhode Island’s healthcare workforce and system transformation.